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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

5609

Continuous-wave magnetron designed for 2.45 GHz microwave-heating service, using water or forced-air cooling according to type.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
Packaged magnetron
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 3.8 A

Description

Forced-air-cooled packaged 2.45 GHz magnetron for continuous-wave microwave heating. Published data were interpreted from the complete supplied Philips datasheet, including ratings, characteristics, operating conditions, and construction notes.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
Packaged magnetron
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
3.8 A
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

Packaged magnetron - Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Magnetron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
1475 V
Max plate dissipation
190 W
Max cathode current
135 mA

CW magnetron operating anode values mapped to closest promoted fields.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1999 Philips 0-D

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristics

  • Frequency range

    2425 to 2475 MHz

  • Cathode heating time

    3 min

Other

  • Maximum anode current

    135 mA

  • Maximum anode input power

    190 W

  • Typical anode voltage

    1475 V

  • Typical anode current

    125 mA

  • Output power

    85 W

  • Useful anode current range

    40 to 130 mA